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The MSL provides a wealth of information for student leadership development in higher education. Whether it be for campuses who have participated in the MSL or for practitioners and scholars, the body of knowledge related to findings from the MSL continues to grow.

You can find important updates, announcements, and opportunities through our Facebook group (Mult-Institutional Study of Leadership), Twitter (@MSLconnection), and on our News page.

Requesting MSL Data

Requesting MSL Data

Requesting MSL Data

Requesting MSL Data

The MSL team will use the national dataset to address pre-determined research questions. Thus, data collected from a particular year (e.g., 2015) will not be available to other researchers for at least three years. Therefore, the 2012 data set is the only one currently available for external use.

Proposals for use of Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership (MSL) Data

The MSL is committed to advancing evidence-based practice and empirical research in higher education particularly in the area of leadership education. To this end, we are happy to engage in data sharing to advance this important work. Any school is more than welcome to share their data with others and/ or publish results from their institutional data. The MSL embargos the national data set for at least three years prior to making it available to others for use. This means that the 2012 data are currently available for use. Furthermore, MSL is an aggregate data set and due to contractual and IRB compliance issues data cannot be shared for individual institutions or any partitions of data that could reveal institutional affiliation.

Available Data Set

MSL currently has one master data set, which has data associated with the core outcome measures (i.e., social change model values, leadership efficacy, complex cognitive skills).

MSL Institutional Survey

The project also includes the MSL-Institutional Survey examining various campus variables that may influence leadership outcomes (e.g., budget, curriculum, specific programs). The Co-Principal investigator for this data is Dr. Julie Owen of George Mason University. If you are interested in using MSL- IS data then please contact Dr. Owen directly (jowen4@gmu.edu)

Access to Data

Priority access of MSL data is first given to members of the research team.

Proposals with research questions and variable selections that do not overlap with MSL research team projects will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Variables being used in research team articles may still be considered for use in theses or dissertations, but there may be restrictions on the publication of findings with priority given to MSL team articles. Those interested in using MSL data are encouraged to visit the publications webpage on the MSL website, which provides information about existing publications. You will want to ensure that your proposed study does not overlap with the questions that have already been asked. The publications section can be accessed here.

Submitting a Proposal

All requests for use of MSL data should be directed to MSL Project Manager at mslconnection@gmail.com. Individuals should obtain a copy of the MSL Codebook* prior to their proposal to aid in this process. The proposal must contain:

Name and contact information for proposer;

If the proposer is a student, it must identify the program, university, and advisor for the study;

Identify the time frame for the study;

Provide a prospectus that contains the purpose of the study with specific research questions;

Identify possible publication outlets for the study if you intend to publish results.

All proposal should be submitted electronically and adhere to the above parameters. The Project Manager will make every attempt to respond in a timely manner to requests. However, it is recommended that proposals be submitted well before data are needed as requests can take up to two months to process.

* NOTE: the MSL instrument may not be copied, reproduced, or used for data collection without the express written permission of the Principal Investigator. Additionally, the full data set may not be requested for exploratory research. Proposers are expected to provide clear research questions and the specific variables to be used in analyses.

Conditions for Use

The researcher(s) of an approved proposal must further agree to the following items. A document with this information will be signed by the researcher(s) prior to release of the data.

Obtain IRB approval on home campus and provide copy of documentation with signed document;

If a project of a student researcher for a thesis or dissertation, provide evidence of supervision by thesis/dissertation advisor;

Use variables only for the proposal proposed. Must obtain additional approvals from MSL for other uses of data;

We encourage publications of findings; said publication must cite source of data and cite at least one of the MSL articles or a source identified by the PI. Limitations on publications may be a stipulation in use of the data;

Furnish one copy (electronically) of a completed thesis or dissertation AND furnish an electronic copy of any articles published using MSL data;

Any publications and/ or presentations must acknowledge the source of the data and refer the audience to the MSL website for more information.

MSL Support

If a proposal is accepted, the researcher will sign an agreement to comply with the above conditions.

The PI will furnish a copy of the approved IRB for use in local campus IRB processes.

The researcher will be provided with a codebook of all variables in the data set including all scales (e.g., reverse scoring, scale construction).

The PI will not be able to provide advising regarding research questions, statistical consulting for any proposals, nor assistance in drafting methods sections. Only basic information will be provided about the data. The assumption is that the user is capable of managing data without assistance. Additional consultation may be available for a separate consulting fee by an MSL team member or SoundRocket staff member. Co-authorship may be necessary if the PI or MSL team member provide substantial contributions to methods or other sections of the proposed study.

Receiving Data

Upon approval and acceptance of the terms of the agreement form, the data will be made available via a secure website.

We will make every attempt to respond to proposals in a timely manner. The MSL Team reserves the right to deny any requests that overlap with the existing research agenda.

Handling Fee

A data access fee of $500 will be assessed for any approved studies. This fee covers the labor associated with data preparation. Contact us for further instructions on how to handle this fee.

Thank you for your interest in using MSL Data! We will review your request and respond as soon as possible; however, please be aware that delivery times for data are approximately 1-2 months from the time payment is received, following the approval of the request.
To request use of an MSL data set, complete this form and email it to MSLconnection@gmail.com. If approved, you must pay the $500 access fee before the data set can be delivered. At this time, only the 2012 data set is available for request.

Contact Information

Please provide the following contact information

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Phone *

Phone

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University *

Study Information

Please provide information about your study. Please be as thorough as possible.

Study Timeframe *

Purpose of Study *

Research Questions *

Sub-samples of Cases Requested

If applicable, identify whether you want your data set to only include a certain sub-sample (e.g., only seniors, only females, only on-campus residents)

Specific Variables Requested *

Please list by question codes as listed in the codebook. E.g., ENV9a, SRLS1-79

Possible Publication Outlets *

Please list all publications in which you intend to publish your findings.

Terms *

By checking this box, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the terms as outlined in the MSL Data Parameters for Use.

I agree

Thank you! We will review your application and contact you with a decision.

Using Your Data

Using Your Data

Using Your Data

Using Your Data

Many institutions are well-intentioned when conducting research and assessment to gain insight into how the campus environment and programs affect student learning. Unfortunately, interpreting and using data collected effectively can get lost in busy day-to-day schedules. To help you visualize how you may use your data and inspire you to make data-driven change on your campus, we provide examples of how other institutions are using the MSL to better their campus communities.

Using Data in Reports & Publications

You will be free to use the information contained in your custom report in papers and publications. This right extends to the national data tables provided to contextualize your results. When referencing this data, please acknowledge that it was collected during MSL 2012.